You can use a slow cooker for side dishes like glazed carrots, creamy scalloped potatoes, and different types of casseroles.

Browning the chicken adds so much colour and flavour to the dish that no one would guess that it’s been simmered in a slow cooker ... and vegetables. This recipe also cooks really well on ...

Browning the meat for this slow cooker version of chicken chasseur is a really worthwhile step – it gives such a depth of flavour to the finished dish alongside smoky bacon and rich mushrooms.

Whether you want chicken soup, beef stew or pulled pork, these slow-cooker recipes will do ... There are many variations to this recipe, but ultimately this dish is best served with soft rolls ...

This recipe from Delish tells you how to make slow-cooker barbecue pulled chicken. "One dish I think is so versatile is pork shoulder in a slow cooker with broth and a little salt and pepper ...